Buy JBL Studio 120c Dual 4-Inch Center Channel Loudspeaker (Each, Black)JBL Studio 120c Dual 4-Inch Center Channel Loudspeaker (Each, Black) Product Description:
- Dual 4" (100mm) Low-Frequency Transducers
- CMMD Lite dome with JBL Bi-Radial waveguide
- Rigid, heavily braced 3/4" (19mm) MDF enclosure
- Rear-facing bass port increases output and extends bass response
- Dual gold-plated binding posts with bi-wire capability increases connection options
Product Description
With dual woofers featuring high-output PolyPlas cones, and CMMD Lite tweeter domes with proprietary Bi-Radial waveguides, the JBL Studio 120c system is an ideal choice for the center-channel speaker in a multichannel home theater system – delivering the exceptional clarity, realism and bass response that a great center-channel speaker must. Voice-matched to other speakers in the JBL Studio 1 Series, and sharing the same dynamic new industrial design, the 120c renders the dialog, music and effects of even the most challenging movie soundtracks with confidence and style.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
Impressed and I'm hard to impress
By Timothy W. Long
I put this up against my Polk CS20 figuring it would be a light weight. I ran it as the main center for a week. The side speakers on my system are wall mounted Polks and the sides are a pair of old Energies. I figured that even if the speakers weren't voice matched, it would still be fun to give these a shot. I didn't expect much but much to my surprise, this has become my main center now.By rights these speakers shouldn't sound as good as they do. I have large speakers on the side and I like having the larger speakers in the centers to compensate. The JBL has smaller 4" speakers and an odd tweeter that is set at one side of the speaker instead of in the center. It has a pair of bars over it which must enhance the sound somehow. This speaker is heavy and I think that is what leads to such terrific sound.The voice timbre that comes out of this speaker is deep and rich. In comparison, the Polk sounds smaller and has much more mid and less bass. Even the family noticed the difference and commented that the JBL sounded better.The only thing I don't care for and I know this is just a personal nit pick. The design is odd. It has a larger speaker grill on the right and they are a pain to get off. If you look at the picture they do have sort of a futuristic look. I would have preferred a cleaner look with smooth lines. Still, the design does not take away from the speaker at all.When it comes to sound I am hard to impress. I'm no audiophile but I do know a good pair of speakers when I hear them. My old floor speakers were Monitor Audio's so I have no qualms about dropping the money on decent sound. I would recommend the JBL 120c any day of the week.Edit August 2012 - I am still using this speaker and I still think it's great. If anything, the sound has gotten fuller and smoother as the speaker was broken in. My entire system is Polk except for this center and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.Great center speaker
By A. Eck
I bought the JBL Studio 120c to augment my already existing 4-speaker setup. I was using the speakers in my TV for the center speaker channel, but it just wasn't holding up when paired with my actual L, R, and surround speakers.My L&R speakers were previous JBL models that are no longer made, so the Studio 120c seemed like it was the closest fit to the speakers I already had.Suffice it to say that the sound difference is night and day.My wife used to complain that dialogue would get lost when watching movies in 5.1, but there are no complaints with the new setup. She loves the sound, and therefore I'm happy too...Not only does it look good, but it does the job in spades as well!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
A Pleasant Surprise
By TMStyles
First, I readily admit that I am NOT an audiophile nor a sound "techie" so I will not relist the technical aspects of this JBL speaker that are contained in the above specs; therefore, I can only say that I like how it looks and how it sounds. I acquired this center channel speaker and added it to my 7.1 home multichannel surround system that contains different brand name speakers and a Sony receiver and Sony Blu-Ray--so nothing is matched by brand sequencing. This being said, the JBL Studio 120c has been a welcome addition and a surprise for its efficacy matched by its price, something I consider a real value.The unit is very rigid and sturdy at 18.6 pounds and clearly is solidly built. I find the distinctive JBL black weave design to be an intriguing addition to my system as it sits beneath my HD plasma TV and adds a classy decorative look to the whole setup. Obviously, it is magnetically shielded since it is so close to my video units. In addition to its front facing speakers, it sports a rear facing bass port that seems to add to the effectiveness of the center channel sound that I did not experience with my former center speaker. I am very pleased with the quality and richness of the sound from any spot in the large room where my system sits. Center channel sound, whether from sporting events on HD televison or engrossing Blu-Ray movies is clear, rich, realistic, and at times, attention grabbing. This non-techie highly recommends this center channel loud speaker.
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